American horses and the Paris drive in World War I
The article argues Army horses proved valuable in supporting the Second Division during the Verdun to Marne phase of 1918, enabling artillery advances and delaying Ludendorff's plans. It contrasts French and American horse breeding, notes heavy losses among American artillery horses, and critiques cavalry allocations while highlighting the broader US Army mobilization and horse needs.
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Europe
Hungary
France
Italy
Hee
N Expeditionary Force
Marine Corps
Nouat
Verdun
Marne
Paris
United States
Salient
Britain
Foch
Year of Folly Ends as Nations Face 1920 Tasks
The Courier-Journal notes Brieux argues the devil of Pan Germanism is dead but warns 1919 failures linger. It urges America and France to pursue work, economy, and production in 1920 to repair war damage and expand domestic and overseas trade.
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Brieux
French Academy
France
America
Courier-Journal
Growth of America in the Fourteenth Decennial Census
The piece notes America’s population growth since 1790 and projects reaching 150,000,000 and later 200,000,000. It contrasts U S growth with China India and Russia and highlights the rapid, unparalleled rise in American population over the centuries, with immigration and historical context.
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United States
China
India
Russia
America
State Mutual Agency Offers Free Safe-Box Service
The State Mutual Assurance Corporation announces it has rented burglar and fire proof steel strong boxes from Traders National Bank for keeping life insurance policies at its Mt. Sterling agency. No charge. Patrons urged to bring policies for thorough safety.
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State Mutual Assurance Corporation
Traders National Bank
Mt. Sterling
Growth of the United States Through Peaceful Means
The article argues that America’s expansion and development over 130 years came from peaceful progress, not magical resources. It cites growth in population, territory, transportation, and education, asserting agriculture was only just beginning to develop. The Stars and Stripes symbolize this record of progress.
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Ulation
United States
Riddle on a man’s risky chase for a kiss
The question explores why a man with a wife he neglects would risk being shot for a kiss from another woman who is married to someone else. It probes motives of desire versus loyalty and danger in pursuit of forbidden affection.
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H. D. King
Champ Clark, Transylvania Alum and Former Speaker
Former Speaker Champ Clark of Missouri is noted as an alumnus of Transylvania College in Lexington. He described his college days in a memoir serialized in a national American Magazine several years ago.
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House of Representatives
Champ Clark
Missouri
Transylvania College
Lexington
Speaker Clark
Transylvania College Endowment Began With Escheated Tory Estates
Three escheated estates of tories from Fayette and Jefferson counties funded Transylvania College in 1783 when it was Transylvania Seminary. Early donors included Washington Aaron Burr General LaFayette and John Jacob Astor Ist. The era marked a notable endowment milestone amid a celebratory year for the Prodigal Sons with a display of celebrated generosity.
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Fayette
Jefferson County
Transylvania College
Transylvania Seminary
Washington
Aaaron Burr
General LaFayette
John Jacob Astor
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Byars
List and
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Kentucky
Transylvania
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